A town in the hill country of Judah
Kain
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Numbers 24:22.
קַ֫יִןKain
About Kain Written by AI
Kain was a town located in the hill country of Judah (Joshua 15:57). It is mentioned only once in the Bible, and no further information about its history or significance is provided. Some scholars suggest that Kain may be associated with the Kenites, a nomadic tribe mentioned in Numbers 24:22. The Kenites were known for their association with the Israelites, particularly through Moses' father-in-law, Jethro (Judges 1:16). However, the connection between the town of Kain and the Kenites is not explicitly stated in the Bible. The exact location of Kain is unknown.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
31.500, 35.167 See it on a map
Where the Bible names it
- Numbers 24:22
Yet Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.”
- Joshua 15:57
Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—ten cities, along with their villages.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.